Personal Assistant for a Disabled Child

Personal assistant required for a twelve-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and hearing loss who lives in Truro.

A rewarding opportunity is available for a compassionate and reliable

Personal Assistant to provide 1

1 support for a twelve-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and hearing loss, living in Truro.

She is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive, trusting relationship while supporting her to access enjoyable, safe activities in the community and further develop her independence.

She has some mobility limitations and may use a walking frame, walking sticks or a wheelchair, depending on her needs.

The role will involve supporting her with suitable activities, offering emotional reassurance, and helping her navigate a period of significant change in her life.

She enjoys

• Yoga
• Days out and community activities
• Arts and crafts
• Baking

Hours

• Six flexible hours per week
• Primarily to provide cover for the current PA during annual leave and school holidays

Pay

• Starting from £13.00 per hour during an initial training period
• Potential for increased pay for the right candidate, depending on skills and experience

Requirements

• Full driving licence desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of, or personal experience supporting young people with special educational needs would be beneficial
• A caring, patient and supportive nature is essential

The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check, the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form.

Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code

AADP/2027 to

cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.